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How Lucky Is That?

Revisado: 01-24-25

Ina Garten’s fresh approach to her memoir makes it seem as easy as she makes cooking seem. Her honesty and vulnerability made her story highly relatable and her charming sense of humor made me feel like I truly saw her.

I really enjoyed her narration of the audiobook version. Listening to her tell the story of her childhood, early adult life and getting started in business was fascinating. She has had a life blessed with opportunities that she turned into successes through her dedication and hard work.

The audio book is wonderfully narrated by the author. I highly recommend this engaging, relatable and inspiring memoir. Ms. Garten's story showcases how hard work and dedication can change a chance into an achievement.

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Character Driven

Revisado: 01-17-25

I've been a long time fan of this series, but I must say I was disappointed in this book. As with Time's Convert, Black Bird Oracle is more character driven than plot driven. While it was interesting to learn the author's perspective on Diana's Procter relatives, the characters I've come to love, Diana and Matthew, moved backward in their development and relationship.

There were several opportunities to punch up the plot, but the author took the easy way out and every conflict was too easily resolved. The book doesn't end on a stereotypical cliff hanger, but it is clear that the author didn't "finish" the story and a sixth book will be published.

Beautifully narrated by Jennifer Ikeda. Gorgeous cover.

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Quirky Charxcters and Small Town Life

Revisado: 04-02-24

I enjoyed the continuation of Shaun Bythell’s journal/diary entries regarding the running of his bookshop and the many quirky townsfolk and employees. Especially droll are the customers who are either haggling Mr. Bythell out of business or trying to use his shop as a library.

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Highly Enjoyable

Revisado: 02-18-24

I loved the diary-entry layout of the story. The narrator is easy to listen too, and I felt I was visiting Scotland. The story immersed me in a small village in Scotland where I could easily see myself visiting the bookshop regularly. I felt the damp chill of the long winter along with the summery tourist season.
I’m looking forward to continuing this series.

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Cute Contemporary Romance

Revisado: 01-02-24

I had not read the prior two books in the series, but I don’t think that is necessary to enjoy this novella. I have been inspired to pick them up because I very much enjoyed the author’s writing and the characters.

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Fun Holiday Romance

Revisado: 12-23-23

Loved the premise of the story. The pace is good, and I appreciated the clean romance. Great narration made the listen even better.

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Light-hearted Holiday Romance

Revisado: 12-02-23

Cute story about second chances and finding true love. I really enjoyed the silliness of some of the scenes, and the characters are great. Nothing too serious, just good fun.

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Fun Mystery

Revisado: 11-27-23

I adore the character Hamish MacBeth, and his exploits as a Highlands police officer are always fun. The mystery never seems small town but the way Hamish solves the mystery does frequently feel like he is a small town sleuth. Good story and good narration.

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Interesting spin on a classic

Revisado: 11-27-23

I enjoyed the creative storyline. However, I’m not a fan of the acting of a story by multiple actors like on an old time radio program. The narrators were good; I just don’t care to listen to a book that way.

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Excellent Biography

Revisado: 11-27-23

I am a fan of both Agatha Christie and Lucy Worsley’s, and the two combined is a no-brainer add to my reading list. The author provides a thorough history of Ms. Christie-both personally and professionally. Ms. Worsley’s narration made the listen even more interesting.

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